Got fired

There should be drug guide books in every med-room. At least all the facilities I have been at, there were. Also, never give a med to a patient that you don't know what it is for.

Sorry to hear this, but some people are not cut out for LTC. It's a tough place to work, and yes, they want speed in people. So who knows maybe this was a blessing for you. But like what others have said in other post, always look meds up yourself, that is how you learn about them...

Sadly you are going to find yourself in this situation from time to time. When I first came into LTC, I was really overwhelmed! I asked a lot of questions and thankfully I found a nurse who was willing to answer them. At the same time, there were others who I know regarded me as a "nuisance". I don't care. If I am unsure about something I will take the time to look it up. I got a lot of "You're a nurse. Don't you know this already?" Like I am supposed to know EVERYTHING under the sun?

Nursing is a profession where you never stop learning. If you don't learn something new about it nearly everyday, you're doing something wrong in my book.

Don't be discouraged. You'll find something that will be your niche and you will shine!

I can relate, I got let go from my first job after the 5 days of training because I was'nt "fast enough". Then my second job I got let go after a year, partly due to the company had budget problems, but it sounded like the excuse was I was still asking too many questions and not sure of myself. And when they hired me they said it would take a good year to get it down and I was at that point, but I guess it was a little late. Anyway at my present part-time job with "only" 28-33 residents depending on the hall, its impossible to pass all the meds and do all the treatments on your shift and finish on time unless everything goes perfect and that never happens. So now I just pass all the meds I can and do the most important treatments first. I found its pretty much all you can do until you get "super fast" or get more help.

It is so horrible that these facilities are more concerned about speed and saving money than they are about their patients and nursing staff. I would WANT someone who is asking questions, being safe than sorry...but these bums are all about the almighty dollar, which leads to medication errors and neglect in care. Even the best of the best can fail in a system like this. I guess they would rather see nurses throw medications in the garbage than to actually (heaven forbid), make sure that their patients get the right meds, treatments and dignity.

That's an awesome attitude to have Keenay & I am sorry for their unjust action.

It's unfortunate, as well, because most jobs are not protected by unions anymore either.

Therefore, employers know that they can get away with certain things.

I'm sending many blessings your way! Sometimes, when one door closes, God leads

you to a better one to open!

PS. It seems as though this has happened to many nurses on here...so I am fully preparing

myself for it..and expecting it. Sad, I know...but it's tough out there.

I'm sorry to hear that you got fired...When one door closes another will open I promise. It sounds like you didn't need to be there anyway. You will find another job keep your head ....

This is terrible, but please dont let it get you down. I was fired last month from my job that i worked at for 6 years. I was only an lvn there for 10 months, a cna for 5. I actually did make a med error, but this place was ridiculously busy, always out of meds, you would be in trouble if you didnt sign for things even if the med wasnt given. I got 3 days of orientation and by a great nurse who was also my friend, but after 1 month they moved me because they said I wasnt getting thepaper work down fast enough, theres no charhe nurse on this unit so you have to do everything yourself. Anyway, I was depressed for a while, and at the same time I was releived. I beleive god got me out of there so he could put me where i am now, My new job is perfect, its easy, calm, I actuaaly have time to do my job correctly.So, please keep your head up and keep praying. God is going to put you somewhere GREAT!!! Good luck

calgirl

Hi,

It happen in hospital now in days. I live in California and it is hard to find a nurse or preceptor will be patient with you. Many preceptor does not seem like want to teach you. I been through a time when my preceptor told me that I was not good in this and that and she wrote me up. Therefore, when I was terminated they can use it as evidence. I cry home that day.

All I want to say it is not your fault to ask questions because you are new and asking questions are something you should do. People now in days just don't have patient and really don't have the heart for people anymore.

Sorry to hear you are having problem with your Preceptor, it is tough to find Preceptors who are willing to Teach. Many of them do it for the Extra Monday, not to be able to make the unit a easier place to work. Talk to your manager about the issues you are having.